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Best Soba (Buckwheat noodles) in Japan

Soba (Buckwheat noodles) in Japan

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1GONPACHI Nishi Azabu

Nogizaka Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.40

1009

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2Soba Roujina

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.65

Very good

554

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

3Saryo Tesshin

Marutamachi Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.66

Very good

226

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options

4Arashiyama Yoshimura

Arashiyama Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura

3.49

976

  • -
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Osoba no Koga

Nogizaka Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

Koga Soba: A Taste of Tradition

3.73

Very good

961

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

6Tamawarai

Meiji Jingumae Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.85

Very good

1856

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, Tuesday, SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

7Asakusa Sarashina Tenko

Asakusa Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine

[4-minute walk from Asakusa Station] A new-style soba restaurant that refreshes both body and mind with homemade soba. Enjoy your time in a modern Japanese space.

3.50

Very good

163

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Gluten-Free options
Online reservationCheck availability

8Shusai Soba Shodai Ebisu Ten

Ebisu Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Curry Udon, Japanese Cuisine

3.49

2083

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

9Ito Kyuemon Uji Honten

Uji Sta. / Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Cafe

Enjoy authentic matcha sweets made by a long-established tea shop. We also have matcha soba, perfect for lunch while exploring Uji!

3.54

Very good

1223

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10Teuchi Soba Jiyu San

Higashi Nagasaki Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.99

Very good

1079

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11Gensui

Sakae Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

4.06

Excellent

896

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

12Juugo

Mototanaka Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Noodles

3.71

Very good

66

  • -
  • -
  • -
  • Non smoking

13Kissa Alterna

Yotsubashi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Creative

3.51

Very good

228

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Udon (Wheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Udon (Wheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

14Kyo Udon Nama Soba Okakita

Higashiyama Sta. / Udon (Wheat noodles), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Donburi (Rice bowl)

3.68

Very good

1555

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Asakusa Juroku

Asakusa Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine

We want to deliver flavors and moments that touch your heart. Enjoy the Juroku Chicken Hot Pot until March 15!

3.88

Very good

441

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Rai An

Shibuya Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Escape the hustle and bustle of Shibuya with our adult-friendly soba and Japanese cuisine. We're open during Golden Week too!

3.51

Very good

1077

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

17Soba to Sushi Nanoya

Kyoto Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Close to Kyoto Station, enjoy 100% buckwheat soba, sushi, tempura, and seafood. Also, savor local sake!

3.24

62

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

18Shoya Maruhachi Dining

Shinano Moriue Sta. / Regional Cuisine, Robatayaki, Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

A 170-Year-Old Historic House at the World's Best Ski Resort?!

3.36

79

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19Kosaku Kawaguchiko Ten

Kawaguchiko Sta. / Houtou noodle soup, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine

3.49

1431

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

20Soba Osame

Mejiro Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.92

Very good

346

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome